Should I start Dylan Sampson or Seth McGowan this week? Week 7 Half-PPR (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Dylan Sampson

+2.8 projected edge · Half-PPR

Start Dylan Sampson over Seth McGowan for Week 7 Half-PPR: 5.1 projected points versus 2.3.

Seth McGowan: 3.1 FP recent scoring average; 10% matchup reduction against MIN.

Forecast updated Oct 25, 2026, 9:03 AM ET · Half-PPR

FF PICK

Dylan Sampson

RB · CLEStats & schedule

5.1FF projected

↑ +0.2 vs ESPN

at TEN

Sun 1:00 PM ET

THE ALTERNATIVE

Seth McGowan

RB · INDStats & schedule

2.3FF projected

↓ -0.2 vs ESPN

at MIN

Sun 1:00 PM ET

Why this pick?

Dylan Sampson

Fortified5.1

ESPN5.0

Sleeper5.3

FantasyPros—

Dylan Sampson faces TEN in Week 7.

Seth McGowan

Fortified2.3

ESPN2.5

Sleeper2.7

FantasyPros—

Seth McGowan faces MIN in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 3.1 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 10%.

Dylan Sampson projects for 5.1 points in half-PPR scoring, 2.8 more than Seth McGowan. This is a projection-based recommendation, not a guarantee. Verify the latest injury report and active status before kickoff.

Updated Oct 25, 2026, 9:03 AM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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PPR awards one point per reception; half-PPR awards 0.5; standard awards none. Custom league rules can change the result. Confirm active status, kickoff and lineup locks. Projections are estimates; completed-week scores are actuals.